John Beardman Untitled (Silver Vertical) Contemporary Abstract Expression

A contemporary painting on canvas Untiled (Silver Vertical) by American artist John Beardman. The composition features abstract expressionistic neutral tones with splashes of metallic silver. Beardman's style was greatly influenced by Willem de Kooning and the introduction of "action painting" in post-war art scene. A dynamic painting for a modern space. The dimensions are 25.5"h x 20.5"w x 1.5”d (framed). In very good vintage condition. John Beardman (1937-) has exhibited at various galleries, including one person exhibitions in New York City at: M55 Art, NYC, (2011 and 2012), Denise Bibro Fine Art, Allan Stone Gallery, O.K. Harris, the Jayne H. Baum, and 55 Mercer galleries. Group show include Noho Gallery, M55 Art (2013) In Louisville, Kentucky he has exhibited at the Brownstown Gallery; in Birmingham Michigan at Art Space. He has works in both public and private collections including HDH Corp, John Hart, NBC, Best Products, Harry Bober, Allan Stone, Florence Barron, Cornel West, Cranbrook Academy of Art and the Detroit Institute of Arts. In addition he has received numerous creative artist's grants and fellowships. Reviews include: Ann LANDI in March 1999 Art News, Grace Glueck, New York Times, Feb 26, 1999, Art in Review; Karen Chambers in Review Magazine, June 15, 1998; Ken Johnson, New York, Times, Dec 12, 1997; Michael Brenson, New York Times,1974; Jean Herskowitz, Cover magazine, October 1998.